Montreal is getting ready to elect a new mayor on Sunday night, marking the end of Valérie Plante’s eight-year tenure. The frontrunners in the race are Soraya Martinez Ferrada from Ensemble Montréal and Luc Rabouin of Projet Montréal, while other candidates like Craig Sauvé are also vying for a chance to lead the city.
In addition to the mayoral race, a total of 103 positions, including borough mayors, councillors, and borough councillors, are up for grabs in this election. To stay updated with detailed results from all across Montreal, follow CityNews’ coverage of the election in real-time.
Political analyst Karim Boulos shared insights on Soraya Martinez Ferrada’s campaign during a live interview from the Ensemble Montréal headquarters at La TOHU. Boulos highlighted that Martinez Ferrada’s campaign has been perceived as somewhat negative, focusing on the city’s challenges and the need for change. This approach has sparked debates about the motivations behind seeking leadership in a city facing issues.
Élections Montréal reported a voter turnout of 27% by 4 p.m., with four hours remaining before the polls close at 8 p.m.
